Inhalator-breathing apparatus

Abstract

A singularly compact inhalator-breathing apparatus is disclosed which fits inside the mouth of a human between the teeth and cheek and functions to controllably mix ambient air with other gases or gas-like material suspensions during the physiological process of inhaling and conveys the inhalant mixture to the rear of the mouth and on to the lungs. The apparatus is capable of transmitting either into or out of the mouth and lungs a flow of air approximate that flow of air which could be expected through normal nasal breathing.

What is claimed: 
     
       1. An inhalator-breathing apparatus fitable inside the mouth of a human between cheek and teeth which apparatus comprises: elongated tube means having at least one upstream opening adapted to communicate the interior of said tube means with the atmosphere and at least one downstream opening adapted to communicate said interior of said tube means with the rear poriton of said mouth, said tube means adapted and being of a length sufficient to extend from the front of the mouth back down the side of the mouth to a point adjacent the molars; retainer means disposed integrally within said tube means, a prepared source of gas-like material suspension retained in said tube means by said retainer means so that inhaled air flowing through said tube means will contact at least in part a gas-like material suspension emanating from said prepared source of gas-like material suspension thereby generating an air to gas mixture transferable to said rear portion of said mouth by way of said downstream opening: and stabilizing means affixed to said tube, said stabilizing means being adapted to fit between cheek and jaw gum and contact the jaw gum; said upstream opening and said downstream opening in combination with the cross-sectional area of said tube means being of a size sufficient to allow a flow of air through said tube means approximate to the flow of air said human could achieve through normal nasal breathing. 
     
     
       2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said prepared source of gas-like material suspension is fibrous material treated with an aromatic substance. 
     
     
       3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said downstream opening is adapted to face at least in part the interior of said mouth. 
     
     
       4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein there is additionally provided flange stabilizing means attached to said tube means, said flange stabilizing means adapted for fitment externally of the lips. 
     
     
       5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said source of gas-like material suspension is removable from said tube means. 
     
     
       6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein there is additionally provided sealing means affixed to tube means, said sealing means being adapted for fitment at least in part between the frontal teeth and lips. 
     
     
       7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said stabilizing means is a fin-like projection from said tube means. 
     
     
       8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said stabilizing means is a rod-like projection from said tube means. 
     
     
       9. An inhalator-breathing apparatus fitable inside the mouth of a human between cheek and teeth which apparatus comprises: integral retainer member having a cavity for containing, therein a prepared source of gas-like material suspension; elongated tube means having at least one upstream opening adapted to communicate the interior of said tube means with the atmosphere, and at least one downstream opening adapted to communicate the interior of said tube means with the rear portion of said mouth; said tube means adapted and being of a length sufficient to extend from the front of said mouth down the side of said mouth to a point adjacent the molars; at least one orifice communicating the interior of said tube means with said cavity of said retainer member so that gas-like material suspension contained therein will have access to said interior of said tube means for mixing with inhaled air flowing therethrough, with said mixture exiting said tube means through said downstream opening into the mouth; stabilizing means affixed to said tube means, said stabilizing means being adatped to fit between the cheek and jaw-gum and contact the jaw gum; said upstream opening and said downstream opening in combination with the cross-sectional area of said interior of said tube means being of a size sufficient to allow a flow of air through said tube means approximate to the flow of air said human could achieve through normal nasal breathing. 
     
     
       10. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said retainer member additionally includes an orifice communicating said cavity of said retainer member with the atmosphere. 
     
     
       11. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said prepared source of gas-like material suspension is fibrous material treated with an aromatic substance. 
     
     
       12. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said tube means has a restriction in the air flow path by means of said restriction the inhaled air is accelerated and reduced in pressure; there being located proximate said restriction at least one said orifice communicating said interior of said tube means with said cavity in said retainer member thereby permitting a flow of gas-like material suspension from said cavity into the area of reduced pressure within the interior of said tube means. 
     
     
       13. The provision of claim 12 wherein said restriction is a venturi tube shaped configuration. 
     
     
       14. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said downstream opening is adapted to face at least in part the interior of said mouth. 
     
     
       15. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein there is additionally provided flange stabilizing means attached to said tube means, said flange stabilizing means being adapted for fitment externally of the lips. 
     
     
       16. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein there is additionally provided sealing means, said sealing means being adapted for fitment at least in part between the frontal teeth and lips. 
     
     
       17. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said stabilizing means is a fin-like projection from said tube means. 
     
     
       18. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said stabilizing means is a rod-like projection from said tube means. 
     
     
       19. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein there is additionally provided capillary tube means extending from said orifice in said retainer member to a point proximate said interior of said tube means thereby defining a gas-like material suspension flow path from said cavity of said retainer member to said interior of said tube means.